FUNDA (To Learn) - Funda is a Zulu word, spoken by the people in South Africa. Long before there were books, the elders and griots and jaliyas—the storytellers- were the keepers of the culture. They passed on stories and songs so the community would learn its history, values, and traditions, in the oral tradition. That’s what […]
The Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition (RICLC) is hosting the first ever Civic Learning Week March 7 - 11, 2022. The theme of this year’s Civic Learning Week is “Building Communities Through Civics.” The week’s programming is hosted and organized by RICLC in partnership with community organizations, teachers, and students from across the state. Everyone […]
In Celebration of Black History Month, Disappearing Ink: Rhode Island Black Literature & The Black Press in Rhode Island, a conversation with Robb Dimmick and Ray Rickman on Stages of Freedom's latest project. The event will be an examination of writings by and about Rhode Island African Americans documenting Black life in the Ocean State, […]
Every writer needs a feedback partner, but--not unlike romantic love--the right person can be hard to find. On Sat Feb 12 at 1pm, What Cheer Writers Club offers Rhode Island writers a chance to meet their writerly match in an online Writers Roulette. At this entirely platonic event, writers will have a chance to mingle […]
Join The Gamm Theatre for an artist talk with members of the The Vanta Guild photography collective. The artists will discuss their current installation of portraits and other dynamic photographic works in the theatre’s lobby gallery in conjunction with The Gamm's production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' play AN OCTOROON. From the Artists' Statement: "All the world […]
Intimate scenes can be among the most difficult to write. Whether you are an aspiring romance author or want to include a “steamy scene” in your novel, short story or memoir, this workshop gets down and dirty to get you comfortable with crafting a love scene that rings true to your characters. Bring your work […]
Jointly hosted by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts About this event The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts collect information and data in grant applications and grant reports. While some information we collect is required […]